"Epoch Making" Solar Collection System
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 01.24.06
No, that is not an anti-missile system, it is a Himawari High Capacity Sunlight Collector. This connects to a fiber optic network and provides daylight to up to 33 fixtures inside, for "Rooms facing north, bathrooms, windowless rooms, basement spaces, or courtyards" and for "Indoor plant cultivation- The "HIMAWARI" system makes it possible to grow or to maintain plants by transmitting sunlight inside." and even "Healthy sunbathing in interior rooms-"HIMAWARI" sunbathing can be enjoyed indoors, so it's appropriate for handicapped and elderly people." We would make the case that a sun-tracking system this elaborate is a bit of overkill, and that with good design and planning people can have windows and get a view as well as light. Might be good for grow-ops, though. ::Himawari via ::Red Ferret
I would be interested to see how well these work and how much they cost. It would be nice to have one of these for the basement and closets. Nice natural light to help prevent mold growth and to make the basement feel less like a basement.
so, will i need sunblock while inside?
So it will only be as bright inside as it is outside. That doesn't sound very helpful.
However, having a single lightbulb in operation in front of one of these thinks sounds like a plan.
I agree, this light is a pretty useless product, but, if they ever find a way to store light, than this is a very cool, and would be a very earth friendly way to light a house.